Naag Panchami

Naag Panchami is celebrated on the 5th day of Shukla Paksha in Shravan or Sawan Month. Meaning of Naag in English is a snake. Snakes are worshipped on this day. This festival is associated with Lord Shiva.

Naag Panchami

There are many stories associated with this day. One is the victory of Lord Krishna over Kaliya Naag. One day when Lord Krishna was playing with his friends at the bank of the river. His lost his ball in a river where Kaliya Naag was dwelling. Krishna fell in the river while searching for the ball and Kaliya Naag attacked him. Lord Krishna then won a battle against Kaliya and made him leave the river. Naag Panchami is celebrated as a victory of Lord Krishna over Kaliya Naag.